Senior Controls Engineer

2 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States E Tech Group Full time
About E Tech Group

E Tech Group is a leading engineering and system integration firm providing value to clients through IT automation and control solutions for over 25 years. We serve various industries, including Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals, Material Handling, Consumer Products, and Food & Beverage.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join our team. This role will be responsible for the development, implementation, testing, and startup of technical solutions created by yourself or others. You will work closely with project managers and other engineers to leverage their technical experience and expertise in controls, instrumentation, networking, and software development to deliver high-quality and high-value solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement automation and control systems for metals industry applications.
  • Collaborate with engineering and other support teams to ensure successful project completion.
  • Responsible for aspects of project budget and schedule requirements.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of standards and best practices.
  • Develop overall system and communication architecture for industrial control projects.
  • Specify and configure various hardware components such as AC/DC drives, switchgear, and industrial control panels.
  • Perform functional testing of electrical and control systems.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
  • Generate functional requirements documentation and test procedures.
  • Support the sales team in the development of technical solutions.
Requirements
  • BS Engineering degree or equivalent educational background.
  • 7+ years of experience in industrial automation with design, programming, and commissioning of industrial automation equipment.
  • Industrial Automation experience.
  • Working knowledge and experience with PLC, VSD, and SCADA systems.
  • Strong software and data communication problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Lead field start-up testing of electrical and programmed control systems, drive setup, installation inspection, operational readiness testing, and site acceptance testing.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Hardware Design: Experienced in industrial controls design and hardware selection and familiarity with UL508 and NEC.
  • PLC Programming: Advanced PLC programming capabilities including logic, arithmetic, loop control, and time-based functions.
  • Industrial Variable Speed Drive Systems: Advanced drive systems programming and control in AC and DC systems.
  • HMI/SCADA: Ability to create screen mimics of processes and coordinate, display, and record historical data in an Industrial setting.
  • Industrial Application Software: Higher level software applications and databases including industrial control communication interfaces and process modeling.
About the Role

This is a hybrid role, reporting 1-2 days a week to the Portage, IN office. All applicants must live within 2 hours of Portage, IN. Travel up to 30% to customer sites and other E Tech Group locations.

Benefits and Perks
  • 401k + match + prompt enrollment.
  • Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
  • Generous paid time off that includes full paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave, and personal/sick time off.
  • Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture. We provide you with training and continuing education from day one, so you can advance your career.


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